Minnesota - Decorative Objects

Here is a striking mid-century Italian ceramic lidded box dating to the 1950s, distinguished by its richly textured fused glass mosaic lid in a vibrant palette of golden yellow, turq...

Here is a rare and visually striking Art Deco desk clock dating to the 1930s, featuring a bold Machine Age composition in richly colored Catalin or Bakelite. The cylindrical amber c...

Here is a compelling mid-century modern carved wood sculpture featuring a highly organic, biomorphic form with beautifully flowing contours and sculptural negative space. Executed in...

This is a vibrant French Art Deco cachepot by Longwy, France, decorated in the firm’s signature cloisonné-style enamel technique. The cylindrical body is covered in a dense floral pa...

Here is a striking pair of large Italian covered art glass apothecary jars, executed in a rich emerald green and dating to the 1960s. Elegant in both scale and proportion, each jar f...

This is a striking Danish Modern ceramic vase produced by Knabstrup Keramik of Denmark, dating to the 1960s. This elegant cylindrical form is finished in a richly saturated turquoise...

Here is a beautifully hand-hammered copper vase by celebrated Mexican coppersmith Ignacio Punzo Angel, crafted in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán, the renowned center of Mexico's ce...

Here is a striking French Art Deco ceramic vase by celebrated ceramicist Robert Lallemant, distinguished by its bold architectural form and luminous turquoise-blue glaze. The compact...

Here is a charming terracotta cat figure by Alfaraz Studio / Workshop of Madrid, Spain. From the 1960s, this striking fellow is handprinted in rich, golden yellow with contrasting bl...

This is a striking and whimsical sculptural composition by Curtis Jeré, featuring a pair of elegantly carved onyx birds perched atop an intricately constructed brass nest. Resting on...

Here is a very unusual and LARGE (22.5" high) kangaroo piece by Mexican artist, Herón Martínez Mendoza (1918-1990). This is a handmade item that, although is considered folk art, has...

Here is a monumental hand-blown Murano glass handkerchief bowl, imported by Oggetti, featuring a fluid, undulating rim and dramatic organic silhouette. The translucent smoky gray bod...

Here is a striking Art Deco ceramic vase produced by the American Art Clay Company (A.A.C. Co.) of Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1930s. Executed in a vivid turquoise-blue glaze with s...

This is a very stylish tessellated pen shell, bone and wood box most likely by Maitland Smith and made in the Philippines. This long, slender beauty measures 15 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2.75"...

Here is an exceptional and sculptural French Art Deco ceramic horse figure, attributed to Colette Guéden for Primavera and dating to the mid-1930s. Executed in earthenware, the horse...

Here is an exceptionally decorative pair of vintage Italian ceramic foo dogs, or guardian lions, by Mangani, Florence, dating to the 1970s. Reinterpreting the traditional Chinese gua...

This is a striking pair of French porcelain covered urns produced by the Sèvres atelier of Paul Milet, dating to the early decades of the twentieth century, circa 1920. Elegantly pr...

Here is a striking set of three hand-blown art glass bottle vases by acclaimed American glass artist Joe Cariati. Executed in one of Cariati's signature organic forms, the trio is re...

Here is a very striking ceramic vase by Alfonso Otero Regal. The Picasso-style vase was crafted in Galicia, Spain and features a face design with other hand-painted and etched sgraff...

Here is a richly textured and visually compelling Italian ceramic box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, dating to the mid-20th century and retailed by Raymor. The rectangular form is distin...

This is a striking monumental Italian ceramic covered jar by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported to the United States by Raymor during the 1960s. Executed in a vivid citron-yellow crack...

Here is a lovely pair of white glass vases designed by Otto Bauer and made by Holmegaard in Denmark. Both are in excellent condition--it appears they were never used. Each vase retains its original 'Kastrup Holmegaard' white and blue label as well as the original price tag from Bachman's, a Minneapolis floral and garden shop...

This is a striking French Art Deco ceramic vase by Edmond Lachenal, executed in one of the firm's most desirable turquoise crackle glazes. The sculptural form is particularly unusual...

Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "L" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...

A striking example of American studio woodworking, this sculptural three-tier box by Bobby Falwell, signed and dated Falwell '77, beautifully balances organic form with ingenious fun...

Here is a striking and highly collectible Art Deco “Cleopatra” box produced by General Electric, circa 1933. This iconic Machine Age design exemplifies early American industrial mode...

This is a striking vintage blown art glass apothecary jar rendered in a vibrant canary yellow, complete with its original domed lid topped by an elegant floral-form finial. The clean...

Here is a striking ceramic bust by celebrated Danish sculptor Johannes Hedegaard (1915–1999), produced by Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia, depicting a serene young woman wearing a boldly...

Here is an elegant and highly sculptural French Art Deco ceramic bird figure designed by Robert Lallemant and bearing the incised signature of J....

Here is an exceptional pair of French Art Deco ceramic vases by Paul Milet for Sèvres, showcasing the rich, luminous flambé glazes that made the atelier one of the most celebrated Fr...

Here is a striking and architectonic ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s, from the sought-after Mondrian series. Defined by its bold geometric composi...

Here is a striking Art Deco frosted glass vase from Czechoslovakia, dating to the 1930s. The hand-blown vessel is decorated with an energetic allover pattern of interlocking red, whi...

Here is a striking mid-century Italian ceramic lidded box attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The design features a sculptural, tile-like lid with a repeating geometric relief, fin...

This is a striking Art Deco silent butler, likely Austrian or German, and in the style of the Wiener Werkstätte. Dating to the 1930s, this piece is distinguished by its vividly ename...

This is a wonderful and rare piece by the great Austrian Designer, Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956). The box, which is hammered brass over wood, depicts a scene typical of Hagenauer's work...

This is a limited edition porcelain vase by Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos. Titled "The Four Elements of Nature" this example is numbered 10 out of 70 near the signature. The decoration con...

Here is a very sweet pair of 1960s planters or cachepots in the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Although similar in look and glaze to Italian-made ceramics of the period, we believe...

Here is a pair of charming antique Russian porcelain covered boxes modeled as a resting pigeon, produced by the renowned M.S. Kuznetsov Porce...

Here is a vibrant mid-century Italian ceramic vase by Gambone, executed in a richly saturated palette of layered glazes. The cylindrical form is enveloped in a luminous orange ground...

Here's a pair of fanciful metal roosters by Curtis Jere--let's just say these are some funky chickens. They're made of cut metal and appear to be plated in copper then treated to giv...

Here is a striking Italian ceramic vase attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, executed in the 1960s. The form is simple and architectural—a gently shouldered cylinder rising to a nar...

Here is a wonderful pair of carved horse busts/heads dating from the mid-century and measuring an impressive 16.5" high and 12" wide. Although the country of origin and wood species ...

Here is a charming pair of French ceramic horse figures most likely by Colette Gueden for Atelier Primavera. Both have a textured glaze with hand-painted manes and tales. The size li...

Here is a very handsome and iconic lidded box by Karl Springer. Made of tessellated stone, this example has brass accents and a shagreen interior. There's also a gorgeous wood trim d...

Here is an elegant and highly collectible French Art Deco vase designed byMarcel Guillard and produced for the prestigious Etling workshops in Paris, circa 1925–1935. The vase featur...

Here is a very stylish vase from the 1930's by St Clement of France. The stylish, cubist horse on its back supports the body of the vase. It has a lovely cream, crackle glaze. Very F...

Here is a wonderful and rare art deco globe vase made by the famed French ceramist Robert Lallemant (1902-1954). This spherical vase represents the globe with depiction of various co...

Here is a unusual boat-shaped pencil rattan and brass basket or bowl. Measuring over 19" wide, this piece could be used for fruit, decorative fill or even as a larger-scaled catch-al...

Here is a wonderful and rare glazed ceramic stoppered bottle or jar by Primavera (Atelier d'Art du Printemps) and attributed to Colette Gueden (1905-2000). We believe this unique pie...

Here is a lovely Florentine hinged box made in Italy. Usually boxes of this style are quite small--made for trinkets--but this is a on the larger side measuring 14.25" at its widest....

Here is a large and highly decorative bowl designed by Sigismund Olesiewicz (who later took the French name Jean Olin) for Primavera and produced by Longwy in France in the 1930s. Ol...

Here is a charming set of three square 1960s planters or cachepots in the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Although similar in look and glaze to Italian-made ceramics of the period, ...

Paul McCobb Planner Group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.

This is a striking large-scale vintage Italian art glass vase, attributed to the Empoli region, executed in richly saturated emerald green glass. The vase features a graceful taperin...

Here is a versatile-sized pencil rattan and brass basket that can be used for many things--for storage, as a wastebasket or as a planter for a larger plant. It measures 15.75" x 16" ...

This is a beautifully sculptural Brazilian Modern serving tray or centerpiece, expertly hand carved from a single piece of richly figured rosewood. The elongated leaf-inspired form f...

This is a handsome Mid-Century Modern desk set comprising a pair of sculptural walnut bookends and a matching lidded storage box, all accented with dramatic black leather appliqués. ...

Have you ever seen an orange rhinoceros? Well, we haven't either. This is a highly unusual ceramic figure made in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. This rarity is in very good condition w...

This striking vintage Italian centerpiece bowl is a wonderful example of the bold sculptural ceramics produced in Italy during the 1960s. Formed with an elegant biomorphic silhouette...

Here is a large (15.25") vase by ceramist F. Carlton Ball (1911-1992). This beauty is in a serene sky blue glaze with darker blue sgraffito decoration featuring stylized castle motif...